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A gripping tale of power, deception, and maternal manipulation, The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful immerses viewers in the opulent yet morally decayed world of Madame Tang (Kara Wai), a matriarch who maintains her family’s wealth and influence through covert political deals and calculated betrayals. Set in 1980s Taiwan, the film unravels a world where elegance masks cruelty, and power is a game played with blood and beauty. Through stunning cinematography and psychological depth, director Yang Ya-che crafts a slow-burning noir thriller that exposes the corruption lurking behind the gilded doors of Taiwanese aristocracy. (CiLENS)